EXARE 4660

EXARE 4660: INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP: FROM TRANSACTION TO TRANSFORMATION
20 HOURS

This course is introductory and explores Indigenous leadership from a broad perspective, including a values-based approach (Laws of Creator) along with a basic western understanding of transactional and transformational leadership. The topic of leadership is complex with no single definition of what makes for an effective leader. Indigenous leadership is impacted by colonial legislation (Indian Act election) which impacts how leadership is practiced. Traditionally, Indigenous leadership was inclusive, including women, children, and Elders in Nation decision-making. Current leadership practices focus primarily on elected leadership voices and decision-making while moving away from a collective community-based decision-making leadership approach.